Official movie poster for The Sixth Sense (1999), a mystery thriller film

The Sixth Sense(1999)

Not every gift is a blessing.

8.0(13,249)1h 47m1999-08-06
MysteryThrillerDrama

The Sixth Sense Synopsis

Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.

The Sixth Sense (1999) is a mystery, thriller and drama film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, released on August 6, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette and Olivia Williams. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 13,249 ratings.

Director:
M. Night Shyamalan
Writers:
M. Night Shyamalan
Producers:
Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Barry Mendel
Cinematographer:
Tak Fujimoto
Composer:
James Newton Howard
Production:
Spyglass Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Hollywood Pictures, Barry Mendel Productions
Budget:
$40,000,000
Revenue:
$672,800,000
Status:
Released

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The Sixth Sense Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 13,249 ratings.

John Chard

10/10

The Sixth Sense phenomenon. Child psychiatrist Malcolm Crowe takes on the case of a deeply troubled boy named Cole Sear. At first Cole is reluctant to be helped, but as Malcolm gets closer to the boy, Malcolm learns the root of Cole's fears, he claims he sees ghosts. The Sixth Sense was a monster hit back in 1999, a deftly crafted ghost story with a kicker that was talked about by all and sundry, the box office…

Reviewed on October 18, 2019

Wuchak

7/10

_**Bruce Willis stars in Shyamalan’s supernatural drama/mystery**_ A child psychologist (Bruce Willis) tries to help a boy (Haley Joel Osment) who has a unique problem (or gift) and is called a “freak” by his peers. Olivia Williams plays the wife of the therapist and Toni Collette the mother of the boy. Written & directed by M. Night Shyamalan, "The Sixth Sense" (1999) was his breakout film. It’s a slow-burn drama…

Reviewed on December 5, 2020

AstroNoud

9/10

It is the final and greatest plottwist that puts a smile on your face, as all the puzzle pieces fit at last. 9/10

Reviewed on February 26, 2022

CinemaSerf

7/10

There are three really potent performances in this mystery and none better than a super debut from eleven year old Haley Joel Osment who is the troubled young "Cole". He can see dead people, he can talk to dead people, he can learn from dead people. His problem is, not unreasonably, that nobody believes him - and his mother "Lynn" (Toni Collette) is at her wit's end. Enter onto the scene child psychologist "Crowe"…

Reviewed on July 6, 2022

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The Sixth Sense – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Sixth Sense online?

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The Sixth Sense (1999) is available to stream on Apple TV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus and Apple TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Sixth Sense?

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The main cast of The Sixth Sense (1999) includes Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams and Trevor Morgan. The film was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Sixth Sense released?

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The Sixth Sense was released on August 6, 1999 and runs for 1h 47m.

Is The Sixth Sense worth watching?

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The Sixth Sense (1999) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 13,249 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Sixth Sense?

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